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she had recently moved back to afghanistan to live with her husband. according to police, she was working as a health worker in the province and had been filming the lives of local women as part of her work. >> i was shocked when i heard that she was shot dead, yesterday night, possibly, by talibans. i cannot understand why she went back to afghanistan when she was targeted several times. in the year 1995, in the year 1994. >> police said taliban militants arrived at her home in the capital, tired of her husband and other members of the family, took her out and shot her. they dumped her body near a religious school, police added. she became well-known in india for her memoir, which recounted her life in afghanistan with her husband and her escape. she was the subject of a 2003 bollywood film, "escape from taliban." >> the afghan police arrested two militants and an execution style murder of a right who had critically written about the tele-van and a memoir that was later made into a bollywood movie -- execution style murder of a writer who had critical
she had recently moved back to afghanistan to live with her husband. according to police, she was working as a health worker in the province and had been filming the lives of local women as part of her work. >> i was shocked when i heard that she was shot dead, yesterday night, possibly, by talibans. i cannot understand why she went back to afghanistan when she was targeted several times. in the year 1995, in the year 1994. >> police said taliban militants arrived at her home in the...
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troops from afghanistan. he is now believed to be hiding somewhere in the ethnic posh tune tribal regions of the border. he was asked about the whereabouts of one of his best students. >> the seminary, founded in 1947, is now one of the biggest and most respected islamic institutions in south asia. it propagates a radical strain of sunni islam. protected from the hustle and bustle of the outside world by high walls and barbed wire, it houses thousands of students in its buildings. he says he and the seminary have nothing to do with guerrilla warfare. he has offered to meet with the united states and militants to bring peace to afghanistan. he says as long as foreign troops are there, they will continue to fight for their freedom. >> the taliban was initially popular among afghans after years of soviet rule and warlords. but that quickly changed after they seized power and enforce puritanical restrictions on all spheres of life. after years of war, the taliban and might be brought to the negotiating table or e
troops from afghanistan. he is now believed to be hiding somewhere in the ethnic posh tune tribal regions of the border. he was asked about the whereabouts of one of his best students. >> the seminary, founded in 1947, is now one of the biggest and most respected islamic institutions in south asia. it propagates a radical strain of sunni islam. protected from the hustle and bustle of the outside world by high walls and barbed wire, it houses thousands of students in its buildings. he says...
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now, i would like to give the floor to president hammett karzai of afghanistan -- hamid karzai of afghanistan. [applause] >> vice premier yang, the prime minister of ukraine, secretary general of shanghai cooperation organization, excellencies, distinguished delegates, ladies and gentlemen. a very good morning to you all. it is a pleasure to join you here in xian for the 2013 session of the eurasian economic forum. i wish to thank the people and government of china for hosting this forum, and the shanghai cooperation organization for supporting it. over 2000 years ago, this ancient city saw the beginning of trade activities, but -- that connected asia and europe. through dynamic and mutually beneficial exchange of goods and technologies of the time. she and -- xian is truly an appropriate setting for this important forum committed to helping shape a new era of commercial exchange and economic cooperation. between europe and asia. ladies and gentlemen, globalization is not only resulting in greater dependence but also in the rise of a new economic powerhouses of china and india. and also to th
now, i would like to give the floor to president hammett karzai of afghanistan -- hamid karzai of afghanistan. [applause] >> vice premier yang, the prime minister of ukraine, secretary general of shanghai cooperation organization, excellencies, distinguished delegates, ladies and gentlemen. a very good morning to you all. it is a pleasure to join you here in xian for the 2013 session of the eurasian economic forum. i wish to thank the people and government of china for hosting this forum,...
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recently, a soccer match was laid between pakistan and afghanistan. here is a look. with the relationship between afghanistan and pakistan difficult, it took a soccer match in kabul to bring these south asian neighbors together, build as an indication of the countries' gradual return to normalcy after decades of war and violence. the 6000-seat stadium was filled up, and fans cheered at every pass, erupting in a frenzy when the game ended 3-02 afghanistan. the crowd represented a wide spectrum of society. >> the last time the pakistani national team played in afghanistan was in 1977. given the background of strain, sometimes violent relations, the game was every bit as significant, although it seemed to matter little to the crowd. they have a history of strained relations that sometimes lead to clashes and harsh accusations. not only did they not see eye to eye on their border, there have been several cross-border shelling incidents in recent years, but pakistan's role in the 12 year war in afghanistan has been ambiguous. other reminders of the past were also present.
recently, a soccer match was laid between pakistan and afghanistan. here is a look. with the relationship between afghanistan and pakistan difficult, it took a soccer match in kabul to bring these south asian neighbors together, build as an indication of the countries' gradual return to normalcy after decades of war and violence. the 6000-seat stadium was filled up, and fans cheered at every pass, erupting in a frenzy when the game ended 3-02 afghanistan. the crowd represented a wide spectrum...
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the government of neighboring afghanistan is welcoming the decision. afghan officials have high hopes that the release will set in motion long-awaited peace talks with the taliban. nhk has this report from islamabad. >> reporter: the former second in command for the taliban and one of the founders of the group. pakistan supported the taliban when they overtook control of afghanistan in 1996. it is widely believed that pakistan has strong links with the group. last month, president hamid karzai urged the prime minister sharif to face the peace talks between his country and the taliban. since last year, pakistan has released more than 30 taliban members. with you none of them have been high-profile members like this. the taliban criticizes him as a puppet of the u.s. and its official stance is not to negotiate with the officials. the pakistani 'pledged to continue its efforts to get the taliban to sit at a table for peace. >> we can control him totally i not too much influence but since we have had some people have had good relationship with them, we pur
the government of neighboring afghanistan is welcoming the decision. afghan officials have high hopes that the release will set in motion long-awaited peace talks with the taliban. nhk has this report from islamabad. >> reporter: the former second in command for the taliban and one of the founders of the group. pakistan supported the taliban when they overtook control of afghanistan in 1996. it is widely believed that pakistan has strong links with the group. last month, president hamid...
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. >> we often hear about afghanistan. it's a country in the middle east that was taken over by an extremist religious group called the taliban. the taliban created harsh laws that greatly restricted the freedom of the people. they also allowed afghanistan to be used as a base for terrorists, especially those terrorists who attacked the united states on 9/11. shortly after the attacks in 2001, president bush sent our military to afghanistan. they forced the taliban to flee. under a new, more democratic government, life began to improve for the afghanis. [ piano playing ] while the taliban ruled afghanistan, a scene like this would have been unthinkable. that's because music was forbidden. >> it was illegal to listen to music, to perform it, to enjoy it. and so that was very discouraging for many musicians. many musicians fled afghanistan. they stopped playing music. >> life was even harder for girls like freshta. they couldn't go to school, play sports. they couldn't even go outside unless completely hidden beneath clothes
. >> we often hear about afghanistan. it's a country in the middle east that was taken over by an extremist religious group called the taliban. the taliban created harsh laws that greatly restricted the freedom of the people. they also allowed afghanistan to be used as a base for terrorists, especially those terrorists who attacked the united states on 9/11. shortly after the attacks in 2001, president bush sent our military to afghanistan. they forced the taliban to flee. under a new,...
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the move has implications for neighboring afghanistan. dhra dhirakaosal has details. >> they are welcoming the decision to free the highest ranking imprisoned taliban member. they have hopes that the release will set in motion long-awaited peace talks with the taliban. nhk world reports from islamabad. >> he is the foremost second in command for the taliban. he is also one of the founders of the group. pakistan supported the taliban when it took control of afghanistan in 1996. it is widely believed that pakistan has strong links with the group. last month president hamid karzai urged pakistani prime minister sharif to chair his talks between his country and the taliban. since last year, pakistan has released more than 30 taliban members, but none of them have been high-profile members like the brother. the taliban criticizes him as a puppet of the u.s. and its official stance is not to negotiate with officers. the pakistani man pledged to continue to get his efforts to save the the table for peace. >> they could have too much influence, b
the move has implications for neighboring afghanistan. dhra dhirakaosal has details. >> they are welcoming the decision to free the highest ranking imprisoned taliban member. they have hopes that the release will set in motion long-awaited peace talks with the taliban. nhk world reports from islamabad. >> he is the foremost second in command for the taliban. he is also one of the founders of the group. pakistan supported the taliban when it took control of afghanistan in 1996. it is...
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in afghanistan, it is a very unstable situation. why there is such an excitement about war which we feel now? why do we not have lessons about what has been done and not done? my feeling is those politicians are in a hurry. everything is very short-term. >> very short-term. >> and very emotional. >> very emotional. people's emotions did not rise when 100,000 people were killed. they have risen only because of this chemical attack. >> in order to get the people in the west interested in this new war, we need to attack? that is what we need in order to get the interest? that is very insane to think like that. >> i think the interest rose before the chemical attacks. he talked about syria a lot. i do agree completely with you. to realize what we have done and what the u.s. has done in afghanistan and iraq. >> is this a case for inaction when it comes to syria? >> i do not think it makes a case for syria. when we look at libya, for example, we have three conditions to intervene. we had the support of the united nations. second, we had t
in afghanistan, it is a very unstable situation. why there is such an excitement about war which we feel now? why do we not have lessons about what has been done and not done? my feeling is those politicians are in a hurry. everything is very short-term. >> very short-term. >> and very emotional. >> very emotional. people's emotions did not rise when 100,000 people were killed. they have risen only because of this chemical attack. >> in order to get the people in the...
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also headlining this morning, officials in afghanistan say a nato air strike has killed civilians including women and children, something the alliance is denying. we look at the legacy that coalition troops are set to leave when they withdraw forces next year. and moscow votes for a new mayor. a clear victory for the acting chief and aleksey navalny trailing well behind. it's the first mayoral election in nearly a decade. good morning, this is the weekly from r.t. it's after 1:00 a.m. now. the week top stories, it's been a tough week for u.s. secretary of state john kerry. he has been trying to convince the european union to get onboard with the strike on syria over the alleged use of chemical weapons. kerry presented no new evidence against the syrian government and very few countries are willing to rush into action without u.n. approval. obama has made no final decision on whether to strike. that's an apparent turnaround from last week. so far turkey and france have been first in line to back the united states against syria, but president barack obama wasn't able to change the minds of ot
also headlining this morning, officials in afghanistan say a nato air strike has killed civilians including women and children, something the alliance is denying. we look at the legacy that coalition troops are set to leave when they withdraw forces next year. and moscow votes for a new mayor. a clear victory for the acting chief and aleksey navalny trailing well behind. it's the first mayoral election in nearly a decade. good morning, this is the weekly from r.t. it's after 1:00 a.m. now. the...
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this latest incident underscores the tenuous state of security in afghanistan as they prepare to face two critical moments, the departure of the majority of foreign troops and the presidential election scheduled for next april. >>> thailand was the world's largest rice exporter for decades, but last year it lost that status. and the government is receiving much of the blame. the prime minister promised to buy the food staple at inflated prices helped her win the election two years ago. but the scheme has put massive strain on the nation's finances. nhk world reports. >> this is a farmer in central thailand. he produces about 400 tons of rice each year. his annual income used to be $60,000 but thanks to the government rice buying program, it more than doubled to $120,000 per year. >> this is my bankbook. i get one million bought every four months. >> he used the windfall to completely repay a machinery loan and buy a japanese car. about 1.3 million thailand families have applied for the rice purchase scheme. the government effectively buys rice directly from farmers for about $460 a to
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this is not iraq or afghanistan or libya. this is not like iraq or afghanistan or libya. the american people are not persuaded. members of congress are just getting back and still have questions. we will have time to deliberate in congress and we will pursue this diplomatic track. if we can resolve this with military conference, -- without military conflict, that is my great preference. we should exhaust all avenues of diplomatic resolutions. if we can exhaust these efforts and come up with a formula that gives the international community a verifiable and enforceable mechanism to deal with chemical weapons in syria, i am for it. it is important for us to run the ground of every diplomatic channel that we can. but we are going to run this to ground. we are going to run this to ground. i have instructed secretary kerry to talk to russia and run this to ground. >> to further clarify his thoughts on syria, we will have special coverage of the speech. here is what you can expect. >> i will seek authorization for the use of force from the american people's representatives and c
this is not iraq or afghanistan or libya. this is not like iraq or afghanistan or libya. the american people are not persuaded. members of congress are just getting back and still have questions. we will have time to deliberate in congress and we will pursue this diplomatic track. if we can resolve this with military conference, -- without military conflict, that is my great preference. we should exhaust all avenues of diplomatic resolutions. if we can exhaust these efforts and come up with a...
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occupation in afghanistan. while president obama was once a critic of the officials who led us into these wars his rhetoric on syria is sounding awfully familiar. we have more. >> nobel peace prize recipient president obama is calling for military action in syria. this is the same former senator who spoke out against the war in iraq. now obama is pursuing military intervention in the sovereign country that borders iraq. >> i do think that we have to a act. because if we don't we are effectively saying that even though we may condemn it and issue resolutions and so forth and so on, somebody who is not shamed by resolutions can continue to act with impunity. >> ring a bell? president george w. bush went to the u.n. security council to co-elect the international country to invade iraq on the assumption they had weapons of mass destruction. we now know there were no weapons of mass destruction. today obama is calling on the global allies to intervene in syria because of the alleged use of chemical weapons by bashir
occupation in afghanistan. while president obama was once a critic of the officials who led us into these wars his rhetoric on syria is sounding awfully familiar. we have more. >> nobel peace prize recipient president obama is calling for military action in syria. this is the same former senator who spoke out against the war in iraq. now obama is pursuing military intervention in the sovereign country that borders iraq. >> i do think that we have to a act. because if we don't we are...
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afghanistan will hold a presidential election next april. concerns are mounting that the taliban may increase attacks against the afghan government and the u.s. targets as the vote nears. nhk world. >>> the thai capital of bangkok is famous around the world for many things including its terrible traffic. but citizens who want to avoid the jams have another option -- travel by water. nhk world has the story. >> reporter: a floating market on the outskirts of bangkok. the city is built on the canals, used to be the heart and soul. but these days markets like this are just for tourists. the new work of waterways that once crisscrossed bangkok. vehicles clog arteries through the city, where water and boats f car ownership in bangkok surpassed 8 million vehicles earlier this year. the jams are a massive social problem. water buses are becoming increasingly popular because they won't get stuck on busy roads. a private company operates these water buses along the 20-kilometer stretch of the canal in central bangkok. a ticket costs around 3260.10. a
afghanistan will hold a presidential election next april. concerns are mounting that the taliban may increase attacks against the afghan government and the u.s. targets as the vote nears. nhk world. >>> the thai capital of bangkok is famous around the world for many things including its terrible traffic. but citizens who want to avoid the jams have another option -- travel by water. nhk world has the story. >> reporter: a floating market on the outskirts of bangkok. the city is...
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stsaayw with us. >> 12 years after afghanistan, the city lives in fear of bombs and shootings. it's people are weighed down by corruption, but one woman will not give up. a member of parliament, she is risking her life to defend women's rights. with should be able to continue her fight when the americans leave? -- will she be able to continue her fight when the americans leave? an exclusive report on "france 24." >> welcome back. before we resume the world this week, let's give you a sample of the stories we're following. at the top of the hour on "france 24". the u.n. security counsel be voting in the coming hours on a resolution that obliges damascus to offer unfettered access to weapons inspectors. use of force would have to be approved a later date. barack obama saying that the resolution is " potentially a huge victory for the international community." at least 600 arrests in kartum, the worst unrest that country has seen in years. at least 50 killed by security forces. antigovernment protests continue to gather pace their. -- there. and a barcelona superstar messi before
stsaayw with us. >> 12 years after afghanistan, the city lives in fear of bombs and shootings. it's people are weighed down by corruption, but one woman will not give up. a member of parliament, she is risking her life to defend women's rights. with should be able to continue her fight when the americans leave? -- will she be able to continue her fight when the americans leave? an exclusive report on "france 24." >> welcome back. before we resume the world this week, let's...
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concerns are mounting that afghanistan's own security forces are ill-prepared to counter the taliban on their own. >>> myanmar was once heavily reliant on its relationship with china in security matters. but since it began its cratization, leaders have been diversifying their alliances. the maritime self-defense force are currently making their first call at a myanmar port near the largest city, yang on. three japanese vessels are on a worldwide training cruise. the port in myanmar is the 17th out of 18 that they are scheduled to visit. rear admiral said japan's maritime self-defense force with myanmar if the other side was agreeable. >> translator: this port call marks the start of a new level of defense exchange between japan and myanmar. >> myanmar's former regime maintains strong, economic links with china since the 2011 transition toward civilian rule. myanmar has pursued a more diverse policy. in february, myanmar participated for the first time as an observer at the multinational exercises hosted by the u.s. and thailand. myanmar has also been strengthening security relationsh
concerns are mounting that afghanistan's own security forces are ill-prepared to counter the taliban on their own. >>> myanmar was once heavily reliant on its relationship with china in security matters. but since it began its cratization, leaders have been diversifying their alliances. the maritime self-defense force are currently making their first call at a myanmar port near the largest city, yang on. three japanese vessels are on a worldwide training cruise. the port in myanmar is...
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. >> the united states needs iran to help it pull out successfully from afghanistan in 2014. recall, in 2001, the iranians were very helpful to then u.s. president george w. bush in terms of helping dislodge the talibn from power. iran can also be helpful with regard to the crisis in iraq with bombings at a level not seen since 2006-2007. the problem is the israeli lobby in the united states is very powerful, not least in mr. obama's own democratic arty coalition, and it is no secret that mr. netanyahu, the prime minister of israel, is itching to launch military strikes against iran's nuclear facilities. given such pressures, it is not clear how these diplomatic talks will turn out. >> the historic phone call had public support back home. he was greeted by hardline protesters, some throwing shoes at his car, angered at the apparent softening of the president's stance on washington. coming up, a man who has billions in the bank, hates the euro, but is a fan of the death penalty. he has made his way into austria's parliament on the back of a surge of skepticism. and, firing up
. >> the united states needs iran to help it pull out successfully from afghanistan in 2014. recall, in 2001, the iranians were very helpful to then u.s. president george w. bush in terms of helping dislodge the talibn from power. iran can also be helpful with regard to the crisis in iraq with bombings at a level not seen since 2006-2007. the problem is the israeli lobby in the united states is very powerful, not least in mr. obama's own democratic arty coalition, and it is no secret that...
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of weeks ago, there was a report in the news, in the media, where sigar, the inspector general for afghanistan reconstruction, has evidence, cold evidence of companies that are doing contracting to the department of defense in afghanistan, that there is absolute affiliation with al qaeda. they are backed with al qaeda. they have presented this to the department of defense to the contracting officers over there. they will not do anything about it, and they came out and recorded as saying this is ridiculous. we have presented them with the evidence, but they will not do anything because they want to give these firms due process. i wrote a blog about it on my website, going back about two weeks ago when this first came out. that is ridiculous. that is just plain ridiculous. that is crazy. >> and that is why institutions like the inspector general's are necessary, in order to point these things out. thank you for coming in. >> thank you. >> edward snowden and from us he had treasure trove of information to release about the surveillance state, and once again, he is making good on his word. the ger
of weeks ago, there was a report in the news, in the media, where sigar, the inspector general for afghanistan reconstruction, has evidence, cold evidence of companies that are doing contracting to the department of defense in afghanistan, that there is absolute affiliation with al qaeda. they are backed with al qaeda. they have presented this to the department of defense to the contracting officers over there. they will not do anything about it, and they came out and recorded as saying this is...
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this has npped in -- happened in afghanistan in 1979. how did we let this instability get to this stage? where we can now say assad was right. putin is right. and if you talk to syrians, and i don't discount these rumors. they're always talking about some sort of deal with the military and some of these the islamist groups. militaries are known -- they can work with their -- they have good islamists. they have a history of having good islamists. just as the whole bandwagon for strikes was happening, a christian town in malula not strategic but very symbolic. , nostra entered the town and just as journalists were in the international media was in damascus, interviewing assad. you know, the syrian army has protected this town. where did the syrian army go? >> they're dying. and there are more rebels than there are members of the syrian army. so the math of this is that some point this is why assad had to use gas. there are more people against them than he had in his own camp. and what you're talking about comes right back to this question
this has npped in -- happened in afghanistan in 1979. how did we let this instability get to this stage? where we can now say assad was right. putin is right. and if you talk to syrians, and i don't discount these rumors. they're always talking about some sort of deal with the military and some of these the islamist groups. militaries are known -- they can work with their -- they have good islamists. they have a history of having good islamists. just as the whole bandwagon for strikes was...
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he was director during the last stages of the soviet war in afghanistan. one of the 20 most wanted terrorists in india reportedly told interrogators that the former inter-services intelligence isi chief was his handler. >> i have nothing to do with him. in any case, i cannot be handling very small-level people. the notion of my handling him was nonsense, sheer nonsense fabricated by the indian police. he is spinning yarns. it is possible under pressure or whatever it is, but we will find the real truth about it when the case goes to court. i had nothing to do with it. i categorically deny the allegations being leveled against me. >> according to a senior indian intelligence official, he had claimed that the two first met in 1995, and he has remained in constant touch with the hawkish general. >> this is all fabrication. this is a blatant lie. i deny it wholeheartedly. i retired from the army in 1992 and left the isi in 1989. for that quarter of a century gap, i do not know why i am still being deemed as a handler, and that to a terrorist. i detest terroris
he was director during the last stages of the soviet war in afghanistan. one of the 20 most wanted terrorists in india reportedly told interrogators that the former inter-services intelligence isi chief was his handler. >> i have nothing to do with him. in any case, i cannot be handling very small-level people. the notion of my handling him was nonsense, sheer nonsense fabricated by the indian police. he is spinning yarns. it is possible under pressure or whatever it is, but we will find...
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what is important now is to talk with the iranians to make sure there is stability in iran and afghanistan. >> between having a handshake and not having a handshake, there is a third way. the possible thawing of relations between tehran and washington. front-page page news in monday's edition of the guardian, a review of the pros and cons of what is called core door diplomacy. there you see barack obama in the company of hugo chavez. the fancy meeting you here school of foreign is not a long and proud history as a tool for whether or not they want to be seen together. what if chance would have it that they meet? >> 15 years ago, then-president bill clinton spent 45 minutes pacing in the basement of the united nations, waiting for what was supposed to be an accidental meeting with the iranian president, who never showed up. that left a very bad taste in the mouth of the clinton administration, and indeed of u.s. officials generally. while cora door meetings -- co rridor meetings have a long history, the united states is not going to want to go through this again. they will want to have some
what is important now is to talk with the iranians to make sure there is stability in iran and afghanistan. >> between having a handshake and not having a handshake, there is a third way. the possible thawing of relations between tehran and washington. front-page page news in monday's edition of the guardian, a review of the pros and cons of what is called core door diplomacy. there you see barack obama in the company of hugo chavez. the fancy meeting you here school of foreign is not a...
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. >> ghosts of afghanistan and iraq weighing on this debate. thanks for that. >> i perfectly understand the public opinion. the way hollande or obama said they will intervene, they said we are just targeting a few sites, etc.. >> what do you think of john mccain's position? >> this is it. this is a main point. what will happen? the united states and france -- if there is no u.n. mandate, a big mistake. you will see that bashar is still there, that the syrian army is not broken. the opposition say you have to carry on because he does not understand the signal. step-by-step, you will go up. that is very dangerous to where it goes. because when you use force in the international situation, you know when you start. you never know when you finish it. the most difficult thing is how to handle war. we have seen that in lebanon. we have seen that in afghanistan. we have seen that in iraq, which has been a chaotic situation. one million dead. saddam has maybe killed many people, i agree. but the poor iraq he people have suffered that much. >> we heard c
. >> ghosts of afghanistan and iraq weighing on this debate. thanks for that. >> i perfectly understand the public opinion. the way hollande or obama said they will intervene, they said we are just targeting a few sites, etc.. >> what do you think of john mccain's position? >> this is it. this is a main point. what will happen? the united states and france -- if there is no u.n. mandate, a big mistake. you will see that bashar is still there, that the syrian army is not...
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olympics was after the invasion of afghanistan and the u.s. boycotted. let me start with you, bruce. how much do you think the syrian conflict could weigh on the sochi games? >> i do think the lesson that most americans have drawn, and this is anecdotal, from not dissipating in the russian summer olympics in 1980 is that it was a mistake. i do not anticipate that there would be any attempt to boycott the winter games in sochi. that being said, depending on where we are in this process and how involved the u.s. is, how involved the russians are in whatever happens down the road, it would certainly be an issue that could interfere with the conversation around the olympics. the press coverage and other things might get distract did by this. just as the russian policy on homosexuality has already become an issue, it is not inconceivable that you could see one of the geopolitical issues become a discussion that the press is engaged in and is a distraction which is obviously what the russians want. >> do you agree that this could poison the party at the olympi
olympics was after the invasion of afghanistan and the u.s. boycotted. let me start with you, bruce. how much do you think the syrian conflict could weigh on the sochi games? >> i do think the lesson that most americans have drawn, and this is anecdotal, from not dissipating in the russian summer olympics in 1980 is that it was a mistake. i do not anticipate that there would be any attempt to boycott the winter games in sochi. that being said, depending on where we are in this process and...
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. >>> electoral officials in afghanistan are preparing for the first transfer of power since the taliban regime was ousted in 2001. hopefuls have started to enroll for next year's presidential election. officials in the capitol kabul on monday set up an office to screen potential candidates. outgoing president hamid karzai has served two terms. but the constitution says he can't stand again. officials reported more than 20 people have stepped forward so far to fill karzai's shoes. the new leader will face a challenge, building an independent and stable country, commanders from the u.s. led coalition are said to withdraw all forces by the end of 2014. leaders of the taliban insurgency announced their refusal to take part in the election. authorities are tightening security to prevent militants from sabotaging the electoral process. >>> ceramic artist in iran have been relearning the techniques once lost to history studies how to make shimmering persian luster ware. we have this report. >> reporter: this vase from the 30th century. this is a unique feature is it's golden luminousness. they
. >>> electoral officials in afghanistan are preparing for the first transfer of power since the taliban regime was ousted in 2001. hopefuls have started to enroll for next year's presidential election. officials in the capitol kabul on monday set up an office to screen potential candidates. outgoing president hamid karzai has served two terms. but the constitution says he can't stand again. officials reported more than 20 people have stepped forward so far to fill karzai's shoes. the...
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. >> insurgents in afghanistan are increasing attacks on police with deadly consequences. since march the now interior minister said 1,792 police were killed in the last few months. that's the same in the entire 12 months before. st of the dead policemen were killed by roadside bombs. but militants have been stepping up attacks ahead of the writ drawl and potential election scheduled for next april. >>> chinese premier says disputes are not a problem between china and the association of south eastern nations only with specific countries and an apparent reference to philippines. he was speaking at a ceremony to launch the expo on tuesday. premier lee and several southeast asian leaders attended the opening of the expo in the southern chinese city of nonning. lee used his opening remarks to stress china's stance on american disputes. >> translator: we believe the debate over the south china sea is not an issue between china and asean. it should not be allowed to take over our chinese undertakings, and we believe there is no possibility that it will. >> the philippines are in
. >> insurgents in afghanistan are increasing attacks on police with deadly consequences. since march the now interior minister said 1,792 police were killed in the last few months. that's the same in the entire 12 months before. st of the dead policemen were killed by roadside bombs. but militants have been stepping up attacks ahead of the writ drawl and potential election scheduled for next april. >>> chinese premier says disputes are not a problem between china and the...
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. >> they come from chechnya, afghanistan, serbia, and where else who knows. they have the right to defend themselves. >> four weeks the militant islamist of the front have been battling the ethnic kurdish minority with the kurdish side at crazily -- occasionally cut in the crossfire. >> we have been living in fear for months. we could be hit again at any time. the groups are not far from here. we know that for sure. >> the courage to say the turkish army only strikes iraq when a thought's forces violate the border. they have not partisan shot against the islamist militias even though the damage they rocked in the town is clear to see. trains have not been stopping here for months as of the constant exchange of fire. five people have been killed here alone. many in the town are convinced that turkey is actively supporting the in most -- islamists who want in a town in the state. they now fear the situation will feel the aspirations of its own kurds for self-rule. >> with the withdrawal from turkey, the bkk has taken the first steps. the government has not done
. >> they come from chechnya, afghanistan, serbia, and where else who knows. they have the right to defend themselves. >> four weeks the militant islamist of the front have been battling the ethnic kurdish minority with the kurdish side at crazily -- occasionally cut in the crossfire. >> we have been living in fear for months. we could be hit again at any time. the groups are not far from here. we know that for sure. >> the courage to say the turkish army only strikes...
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operations in afghanistan and pakistan. the report noted al qaeda is also focused on taking advantage of growing public outrage toward drone warfare. the intelligence community wondered whether they are losing them battle of public opinion. one suggestion to turn the tide was to stop using the term drone strike and instead lethal uav operations. who can forget that powerful plant explosion in west, texas? the fire marshal wants to prevent similar tragedies but there are major hurdles in the way. we will talk to him after the break. >> after the massive explosion you would think it would be a top priority of texas to make sure something similar does not happen at getting. five different facilities storing large quantities of the same fertilizer that sparked an explosion at the west facility have turned away the state fire marshal inspector. in texas there is no state fire code and marshall's lack the ability to force inspections on businesses that refuse to cooperate. is this environment putting the safety of many at-risk? j
operations in afghanistan and pakistan. the report noted al qaeda is also focused on taking advantage of growing public outrage toward drone warfare. the intelligence community wondered whether they are losing them battle of public opinion. one suggestion to turn the tide was to stop using the term drone strike and instead lethal uav operations. who can forget that powerful plant explosion in west, texas? the fire marshal wants to prevent similar tragedies but there are major hurdles in the...
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. >>> insurgents in afghanistan increasing attacks on the afghan police with deadly consequences. since march, nearly 1,800 policemen lost their lives. new afghan interior minister said on monday 1,792 police were killed in the past six months. that's about the same number killed during the entire 12 months before. the minister added that more than 2,700 were wounded. reuters reports most of the dead policemen were killed by roadside bombs. the afghan government urgently wants a peace deal with taliban insurgents, but militants have been stepping up attacks ahead of the withdrawal of international combat troops and presidential election scheduled for next april. >>> the interethnic minority of central myanmar live a unique existence supported by a water-based ecosystem. chemical farming threatens to ruin their traditional way of life, but some members think they've found a solution. nhk world traveled to the region and has the story. >> reporter: lake il sits 900 meters above level. the lake is a precious resource for people around its shores. the interethnic minorities live in st
. >>> insurgents in afghanistan increasing attacks on the afghan police with deadly consequences. since march, nearly 1,800 policemen lost their lives. new afghan interior minister said on monday 1,792 police were killed in the past six months. that's about the same number killed during the entire 12 months before. the minister added that more than 2,700 were wounded. reuters reports most of the dead policemen were killed by roadside bombs. the afghan government urgently wants a peace...
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afghanistan, iraq, libya, there's no democracy there now which is what the u.s. claimed it tried to bring. there's no civil peace or balance. all of these have to be taken into account before making the decision to stop bombing syria which will lead to civilian casualties. >> so russia continuing to stand in their position that the world needs to wait for the u.n. investigation to take place. the world needs to act globalably. it looks like now that president obama will be sending it back to congress. and so we will wait to see if that spirited debate that happened in the u.k. parliament will also happen in the united states. >> sean thomas there. for more let's go live to our correspondent, director of the institute. she's written on the middle east and the u.s. foreign poll schism joining us live from washington. obama, he's really under public pressure and he's acknowledged nato. how much do these factors impact on his decision to take on congress? >> i think that play as major role. he was prepared to go without a united nations resolution which would make an
afghanistan, iraq, libya, there's no democracy there now which is what the u.s. claimed it tried to bring. there's no civil peace or balance. all of these have to be taken into account before making the decision to stop bombing syria which will lead to civilian casualties. >> so russia continuing to stand in their position that the world needs to wait for the u.n. investigation to take place. the world needs to act globalably. it looks like now that president obama will be sending it back...
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also in our world update this hour, a roadside bomb in afghanistan was apparently targeting a nato convoy. the attacker detonated early. this is one day after the taliban attended to force its way into an international compound, killing four afghan guards. that brings us up-to-date for the moment. the news continues in just over half an hour from now. in the meantime, abby martin is breaking the set. we will be coming your way after a short break. after some negotiation -- i look at this two ways. if you are going to give people the freedom of expression, some people are going to express themselves in an offensive way. if you are terrified of offending people, just give everybody a random plate and no one will be offended at all. if you really believe in freedom of speech, allow drivers to pick what ever you want and be responsible for themselves if someone throws a brick through their window. if you want to express yourself, be prepared for some blowback. but that is just my opinion.
also in our world update this hour, a roadside bomb in afghanistan was apparently targeting a nato convoy. the attacker detonated early. this is one day after the taliban attended to force its way into an international compound, killing four afghan guards. that brings us up-to-date for the moment. the news continues in just over half an hour from now. in the meantime, abby martin is breaking the set. we will be coming your way after a short break. after some negotiation -- i look at this two...
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be responsible to combat terrorism because what we are fighting in syria is branches of al qaeda in afghanistan. >> he apparently urged restraint on western nations who support anti-government groups. he also said the syrian government is ready to take part in the international conference attended by both the government and opposition sides without conditions. the plan was included in the resolution. >>> egypt's interim foreign minister nabil fahmy has delivered a speech to the u.n. general assembly. he defended the crackdown on the muslim brotherhood as necessary to promote democracy in the country. >> translator: our priority is to maintain security and to counter any attempt to obstruct the political process. we're determined to achieve democratization. >> the minister also said the military overthrow of president mohammed morsi in july was the will of the egyptian people. the interim government has detained leaders of the muslim brotherhood. the group is morsi's support base but government officials describe it as a terrorist organization. these moves have raised concerns among western nati
be responsible to combat terrorism because what we are fighting in syria is branches of al qaeda in afghanistan. >> he apparently urged restraint on western nations who support anti-government groups. he also said the syrian government is ready to take part in the international conference attended by both the government and opposition sides without conditions. the plan was included in the resolution. >>> egypt's interim foreign minister nabil fahmy has delivered a speech to the...
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the best quality of camel wool carpets always made in afghanistan, again, sold them in bukhara saying its bukhara carpets. now, i can show you some silk carpets, which are made here by our girls. silk on silk. [sound of machinery] >> the carpet weavers in sabine's shop are all young, since they've still got agile fingers and good eyesight. by the age of 25 they retire from weaving, and take up easier embroidery. with hundreds of tiny knots to be made on each line, it can take a year or even two to make just one carpet. >> it changes color as you see. it's 100% silk on silk. one of the old designs of bukhara from the 8th century design, yeah? >> i'm scared to ask, but... >> the price you mean? oh, two girls-- >> because i always fall in love with the most expensive ones. >> two girls worked on it about 17 months, it's one of the complicated designs. so, the price would be around 6,500 only u.s. dollars. >> you know, i think that's a little rich for my blood. i don't think i can do it, i've got about 100 bucks in my pocket. >> only?! what about cards? i think you need to find a rich hus
the best quality of camel wool carpets always made in afghanistan, again, sold them in bukhara saying its bukhara carpets. now, i can show you some silk carpets, which are made here by our girls. silk on silk. [sound of machinery] >> the carpet weavers in sabine's shop are all young, since they've still got agile fingers and good eyesight. by the age of 25 they retire from weaving, and take up easier embroidery. with hundreds of tiny knots to be made on each line, it can take a year or...
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three insurgents have died in an assault in eastern afghanistan. prior to the attack they torched several nato trucks but failed to enter the base after a gun battle broke out. no american or afghan soldiers were injured but it cast further doubt on the country's stability as nato troops plan their 2014 pullout. it may be one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world but the infamous attitude of the french could be doing the country's tourism trade harm. so much so that in these dire economic times a drive has been launched to get locals to smile and encourage travelers to spend more. our correspondent reports -- >> welcome to paris! >> smiling faces and a troubled economy. 3.28 million in july for the 27th month in a row and a budget deficit the government can barely reign in. france has been walking on eggshells since europe's economic crisis hit. but there is a small respite. visiting the streets in paris is a must for any tourist. france has clinched the title of world's top destination in 2012 with 83 million visitors and 33 millio
three insurgents have died in an assault in eastern afghanistan. prior to the attack they torched several nato trucks but failed to enter the base after a gun battle broke out. no american or afghan soldiers were injured but it cast further doubt on the country's stability as nato troops plan their 2014 pullout. it may be one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world but the infamous attitude of the french could be doing the country's tourism trade harm. so much so that in these...
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and that the 12th anniversary of 9/11, after staging to long- lasting and costly wars in iraq and afghanistan, it could be never known if the u.s. policy makers get any wiser on anti- terror war or potential threats of serious chemical weapons falling into the hands of extremists. china opposes military action to solve a political issue and a military attack against syria might lead to more chaos in syria and probably the middle east. when china and russia is agreed to put chemical weapons in international surveillance. meeting the united kingdom and the u.s. at the u.n., it will be tougher for china to accept that plan at the moment. >> thank you for that report. reaction to the white house speech has been coming in from around the world. the speech was met with a mixed and muted reaction. >> muted is exactly right. the speech was meant to prepare the public for military action but it held out the prospect for peace. it wasn't an end to the discussion, but signaling the beginning of diplomacy. and we may be able to secure the weapons arsenal. >> the speech was washed from sports bars to soci
and that the 12th anniversary of 9/11, after staging to long- lasting and costly wars in iraq and afghanistan, it could be never known if the u.s. policy makers get any wiser on anti- terror war or potential threats of serious chemical weapons falling into the hands of extremists. china opposes military action to solve a political issue and a military attack against syria might lead to more chaos in syria and probably the middle east. when china and russia is agreed to put chemical weapons in...
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tomorrow i will speak to the american people, i will explain that this is not iraq or afghanistan. this is not -- this is not even libya. >> does this sound like a guy who is convinced i would he's preaching? >> i think he is having to rethink and recalibrate. he is not in a comfortable position, he has not been for a while. this red line that he enunciated has come back on him repeatedly. >> my own family of people are second guessing me. >> i'm not surprised to hear him say it. i do think that whatever one were -- might think about his policies and conclusions, he is a man who's never shied away from being reflective. that is part of his nature as an academic. he has never been somebody who has said i take this position and i will hold to it until the bitter end. i think he is capable of understanding the contradictions. there is a political dimension here and he is preparing himself and the american people what it will mean if congress were to vote him down on this resolution. >> just one comment. france and this whole game has been putting a lot of pressure from the get go and
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they went into afghanistan. what are we getting? nothing. syria, when people look at syria, they have the memory of all of these events. they were not successful. >> after your lecture -- >> it is not a lecture. >> never intervene. never bomb. >> diplomacy should proceed. give them the opportunity to decide their fate. >> with 110 thousand people killed, what kind of diplomacy do you suggest -- 110,000 people killed, what kind of diplomacy do suggest? >> one more point. what is going to be the impact at home? in "the washington post," max fischer told at a political science lecture, the speech by obama. he said there could be benefits. his speech seemed like a significant concession, a presidential disavowal of the power of the dangerous and often counterproductive tool of threat inflation. if that president holds, american foreign-policy will be better off for it. we were talking about the scenarios, how the seams of familiar, how -- how they seem so familiar. here we are not following the script. what the columnist was saying that the sort
they went into afghanistan. what are we getting? nothing. syria, when people look at syria, they have the memory of all of these events. they were not successful. >> after your lecture -- >> it is not a lecture. >> never intervene. never bomb. >> diplomacy should proceed. give them the opportunity to decide their fate. >> with 110 thousand people killed, what kind of diplomacy do you suggest -- 110,000 people killed, what kind of diplomacy do suggest? >> one...
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president spoke to congressional leaders, trying to reassure them any strike would be limited and not like afghanistan or iraq. i asked our correspondent in washington if obama's confidence the congress will back him is justified. >> up until very recently, it was looking quite misplaced, that confidence. it was by no means clear after the surprise announcement in the rose garden of the white house on saturday that mr. obama would have the full backing of congress. last week, it looks like washington was on something of a war footing. lots of noise from congress that they wanted this kind of consultation. john boehner one of those most outspoken about the lack of consultation with congress. he clearly, now much more happy that this boat is going to take place, and as a result is backing mr. obama. that is a big boost. it looks like the house, rather than the senate, was going to cost him more problems. that, of course, dominated by republicans. mr. weiner, a figure who can unite republicans who are more skeptical about -- boehner, a figure who can unite republicans who are more skeptical. many republi
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so every strike, the also famous ones were the ones held by bill clinton in somalia and afghanistan against -- as retaliation for the bombing of the embassy in nairobi and -- there's another one, nairobi and -- >> tanzania. >> yes, yes. there was no -- that didn't prevent it from happening. so the problem with the idea and i read an interesting comment by colin powell himself the other day saying, the u.s. should stop thinking that it's military might can actually change something. because it does not really change something. >> two years ago -- >> the arabs certainly believe so, the big story this week was pointed out the arab states willing to fund this war. >> we could hear john canary say that, u.s. secretary of state in hearings before congress going beyond just promising there would not be u.s. boots on the ground. >> arab countries offering to bear costs and assist the answers profoundly, yes ecks they have. that offer is on the table. >> and that offer is on the table, he says and in the background there you saw protesters with their hands up in the air. >> the urge to save humanita
so every strike, the also famous ones were the ones held by bill clinton in somalia and afghanistan against -- as retaliation for the bombing of the embassy in nairobi and -- there's another one, nairobi and -- >> tanzania. >> yes, yes. there was no -- that didn't prevent it from happening. so the problem with the idea and i read an interesting comment by colin powell himself the other day saying, the u.s. should stop thinking that it's military might can actually change something....
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is a particularly crucial party in all what is happening in afghanistan. it was because of the terrorist attack on the not to states that the international community notably surf us and i said. started the engagement to military engagement in afghanistan and it is now only clear and very dominant engagement of the united states that we can have certain solutions but why do you thing after some many here is a waging a gang of waging a war against the taliban and the taliban of was proclaimed alamy of the united states one day american invasion into afghanistan began so after all those years of typing. root out the influence of taliban in afghanistan why do you think the americans are changing tactics well i will leave assessments of different phases of disengagement. to military and political historians for me the most important thing is. that. the international community together with afghanistan came to the conclusion that there is no military solution to the situation the deal in the solution is political one and therefore. the political truck must be pr
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up next in worlds apart can afghanistan's elections in two thousand and fourteen do anything to quell decades of violence. please speak your language. programs in documentaries in arabic it's all here on all t.v. reporting from the world talks about six of the p.r.p. interviews intriguing story to tell you. introduce the arabic to find out more visit arabic don't call. the first. hello welcome to worlds apart afghanistan is slated to hold presidential elections next year a move that has already been described as being make or break moment for the country and while the international community is eager it's a system down astonished and a crowd to. this in that simply too risky to have a battle for power at a time when more afghani people are killed than in many of the previous here as well to discuss that analogy one by one could this be zealots. special envoy to afghanistan mr copas thank you very much for your time i know that your mission has a very special role in assisting the april vote and i understand that the democratic transition is invalid in the afghanistan's call but a cons
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there's a female provincial governor in afghanistan. that would have been unthinkable 12 years ago before september 11th, women serving in the lower house of the parliament. but i, like you and those women business leaders in afghanistan, do worry, you know? i think, i think that the role of women in afghan society has got talk about preserve -- has got to be preserved. women's rights has to be one of the cornerstones of national rebuilding if afghanistan has any chance of being a prosperous, peaceful nation in the future. the way to lift yourself out of poverty is to empower your women. and if you shut 50% of the population off the public sector, they're imprisoned in their homes, you're really doomed. so i'm hoping that that is not a bargaining chip at the negotiation table whenever negotiation happens. >> i think people would want to know how you go about your writing, how the creative process works. with you. >> well, it's very disorganized, you know? many. [laughter] i know writers who with outline their entire novels. they spend a
there's a female provincial governor in afghanistan. that would have been unthinkable 12 years ago before september 11th, women serving in the lower house of the parliament. but i, like you and those women business leaders in afghanistan, do worry, you know? i think, i think that the role of women in afghan society has got talk about preserve -- has got to be preserved. women's rights has to be one of the cornerstones of national rebuilding if afghanistan has any chance of being a prosperous,...